water tender
English
editNoun
editwater tender (plural water tenders)
- A specialized firefighting apparatus designed for transporting water from a water source, such as a lake or hydrant, to a fire scene.
- (US, naval, historical) A first-class petty officer in charge in a fireroom, who supplies the boilers with water, sees that fires are properly cleaned and stoked, etc.
Synonyms
edit- (apparatus): tanker
Translations
editfirefighting apparatus
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